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:''Hightower is a [[Decepticon]] [[Constructicon (Universe)|Constructicon]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy | :''Hightower is a [[Decepticon]] [[Constructicon (Universe)|Constructicon]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 Universe toyline]]).'' | ||
[[Image:HightowerUnivMM InstructArt.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Don't mind the screaming. He's like that all the time.]] | [[Image:HightowerUnivMM InstructArt.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Don't mind the screaming. He's like that all the time.]] | ||
'''Hightower''' is one of the six [[Micromaster]] [[Constructicon (Universe)|Constructicons]] who combine into [[Devastator (Universe Micromaster)|Devastator]], Hightower forming his left arm. Hightower's personality, like that of his comrades, is unknown. | '''Hightower''' is one of the six [[Micromaster]] [[Constructicon (Universe)|Constructicons]] who combine into [[Devastator (Universe Micromaster)|Devastator]], Hightower forming his left arm. Hightower's personality, like that of his comrades, is unknown. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===''Universe'' (2003)=== | ===''Universe'' (2003)=== | ||
[[Image:TFU03-toy HightowerMicro.jpg| | [[Image:TFU03-toy HightowerMicro.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|We assume the name is a joke.]] | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Hightower''' (Micromaster Constructicon, 2004)}}</ul> | |||
**''Accessories'': Left & right Devastator fists | :*''Series'': '''II''' | ||
:*''Number'': '''6 of 6''' | |||
:*''Accessories'': Left & right Devastator fists | |||
:A [[redeco]] of [[Iron Lift# | :A [[redeco]] of [[Iron Lift#Toys|Iron Lift]], Hightower transforms into a Coles Hydra 18T 6x4 crane truck. He can form the left arm to any similar-construction Micromaster combiner robot, but his nominal position is as the arm of Constructicon Devastator. (He can be used as a right arm too, but since only the right fist to the [[Sixbuilder#Toys|Sixbuilder]] mold-set will work with him, he'd be backwards.) | ||
: | : Part of the second wave of [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)| Universe]]'' MicroMasters, he and the other Micromaster Constructicons were also ultimately available from {{w|Sears, Roebuck and Company|Sears}} during [[Christmas]]time, and [[Kmart]]'s online store. | ||
:The toy's connector socket is approximately | : The toy's connector socket is approximately [[5 mm post|5 mm wide]], making Hightower compatible with [[Powerlinx]] ports. | ||
: This toy also [[Repurposing|doubles]] as the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of [[Hightower (RID)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Hightower]]. This mold was also used to make ''[[The Transformers: Micromaster|Micromaster]]'' [[Gren]]. | : This toy also [[Repurposing|doubles]] as the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of [[Hightower (RID)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Hightower]]. This mold was also used to make ''[[The Transformers: Micromaster|Micromaster]]'' [[Gren#Toys|Gren]]. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/MMHightower/hightower.htm More information on Hightower at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/MMHightower/hightower.htm More information on Hightower at TFU.info]'' | ||
===''Energon''=== | ===''Energon''=== | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Hightower''' (Micromaster Constructicon, 2004)}}</ul> | |||
**''Accessories'': Left & right Devastator fists | :*''Series'': '''II''' | ||
:*''Number'': '''6 of 6''' | |||
:*''Accessories'': Left & right Devastator fists | |||
: The Micromaster Constructicons were sold in Europe under the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' banner, presumably since Europe never actually got ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]''. Other then the packaging, the toys are identical to the ''Universe'' versions. | : The Micromaster Constructicons were sold in Europe under the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' banner, presumably since Europe never actually got ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]''. Other then the packaging, the toys are identical to the ''Universe'' versions. | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* It seems highly likely that Hightower's name came about due to Hasbro's inability to secure the [[trademark]] for "[[Hook (disambiguation)|Hook]]", as other members of the team use the names of the [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s who share their alternate mode. | * It seems highly likely that Hightower's name came about due to Hasbro's inability to secure the [[trademark]] for "[[Hook (disambiguation)|Hook]]", as other members of the team use the names of the [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s who share their alternate mode. | ||
[[Category:Constructicons]] | [[Category:Constructicons]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Energon combiners]] | ||
[[Category:Energon Decepticons]] | [[Category:Energon Decepticons]] | ||
[[Category:KB Toys exclusives]] | [[Category:KB Toys exclusives]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Micromaster combiners]] | ||
[[Category:Universe combiners]] | |||
[[Category:Universe Decepticons]] | [[Category:Universe Decepticons]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:05, 12 November 2025
| The name or term "Hightower" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Hightower (disambiguation). |
- Hightower is a Decepticon Constructicon from the Unicron Trilogy continuity family (via the 2003 Universe toyline).
Hightower is one of the six Micromaster Constructicons who combine into Devastator, Hightower forming his left arm. Hightower's personality, like that of his comrades, is unknown.
Fiction
[edit]Ask Vector Prime
[edit]In Aurex 1104.30-DB Zeta (a highly Primax-influenced universe), the Protectobots, Railbots, and Aerialbots were born from Dr. Brian Jones's attempts at reverse-engineering Maximus combiner technology and applying it to Mini-Con anatomy. However, the Decepticons stole the technology and created their own combiner team, the Constructicons. Thus, Superion, Defensor, and Rail Racer fought Devastator in the Combiner Wars during the Unicron Singularity crisis. Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/31
Toys
[edit]Universe (2003)
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- Hightower (Micromaster Constructicon, 2004)
- Series: II
- Number: 6 of 6
- Accessories: Left & right Devastator fists
- A redeco of Iron Lift, Hightower transforms into a Coles Hydra 18T 6x4 crane truck. He can form the left arm to any similar-construction Micromaster combiner robot, but his nominal position is as the arm of Constructicon Devastator. (He can be used as a right arm too, but since only the right fist to the Sixbuilder mold-set will work with him, he'd be backwards.)
- Part of the second wave of KB Toys exclusive Universe MicroMasters, he and the other Micromaster Constructicons were also ultimately available from Sears during Christmastime, and Kmart's online store.
- The toy's connector socket is approximately 5 mm wide, making Hightower compatible with Powerlinx ports.
- This toy also doubles as the Beast Wars: Uprising incarnation of Hightower. This mold was also used to make Micromaster Gren.
Energon
[edit]- Hightower (Micromaster Constructicon, 2004)
- Series: II
- Number: 6 of 6
- Accessories: Left & right Devastator fists
- The Micromaster Constructicons were sold in Europe under the Energon banner, presumably since Europe never actually got Universe. Other then the packaging, the toys are identical to the Universe versions.
Notes
[edit]- It seems highly likely that Hightower's name came about due to Hasbro's inability to secure the trademark for "Hook", as other members of the team use the names of the Generation 1 Constructicons who share their alternate mode.
